Rathlin Cottage

30 Mackenzei Drive, 7901 Twizel, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>106</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.0
Scored 9
Superb
Rated superb
106 reviews

We loved the back garden for a private place to sit. The back deck and BBQ area were great also. The second living area was an excellent space for the grand children to hang out and give us a bit of time out. Rathlin cottage was so close to the cafe, shopping and swimming pool. The kids walked or took their scooters to the park. The beds were comfortable, linen was great.

Lynette New Zealand
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Rathlin Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 1399 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
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Set in Twizel in the Canterbury region, Rathlin Cottage has a garden. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The spacious holiday home with a patio and mountain views features 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. You can play tennis at this 4-star holiday home. Guests at Rathlin Cottage can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 154 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Twizel
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lynette
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “We loved the back garden for a private place to sit. The back deck and BBQ area were great also. The second living area was an excellent space for the grand children to hang out and give us a bit of time out. Rathlin cottage was so close to the...”
  • Andrew
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Close to the Twizel shops and comfortable place with separate bedrooms and a living room”
  • Susan
    Ireland Ireland
    “Perfectly located within the town of twizel. Lots of room for up to 6 guests. The garden was well maintained where we spent alot of time enjoying the good weather.”

Managed by Stay Mackenzie

Company review score: 8.9Based on 1,195 reviews from 31 properties
31 managed properties

Company information

Stay Mackenzie can help you with your accommodation requirements while staying in the beautiful Mackenzie country. We look forward to making your stay in the Mackenzie a memorable one. Always happy to help where we can.

Property information

Rathlin Cottage - Position is perfect, practically a hop, skip and a jump to the town centre which can be seen from the front yard. You will get to enjoy the spaciousness of the three bedrooms and the well-appointed bathroom and ensuite spaces. The kitchen is highly functional. The open plan kitchen/living area is complemented by a rear deck and the added advantage of a sun-soaked conservatory. Excellent indoor/outdoor flow ensures you'll spend plenty of time outside and within the lovely mature garden areas. After a day’s fishing when you return home there is an outside kitchen designed for fish prep which can then be cooked on the BBQ supplied within its own covered area. If there was no catch of the day, then it’s an easy stroll to restaurants bars and cafes.

Neighbourhood information

There are many free or low cost activities. Cycling: Twizel is a major accommodation hub on the Alps to Ocean Cycleway, a long distance leisure cycling track that runs from Mt Cook to Oamaru. There are more cycle tracks running around the town and through the local area. Fishing: Fishing in the hydro canals is available throughout the year and is becoming more popular. Twizel is a well-know base for international fly fishers who come here to experience the world-class fishing and clear streams in picturesque scenery. There are a number of local guides who take clients, but this is best to be booked in advance. Horse riding: Glentanner, on the road to Mt Cook provides horse trekking experiences on the surrounding mountains for beginners to experienced riders. Ski-ing: Twizel is a well kept skiers secret. Although not rated as a resort, four ski areas are within a short drive. The Ohau Ski field is thirty minutes by car and lift waiting times are short. Round Hill at Tekapo and Mt Dobson are 1hr 20 min from Twizel. Heliski-ing on the Tasman Glacier can be arranged with notice. Lakes: Lake Ruataniwha has safe swimming for children..

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rathlin Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Rathlin Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit/debit card. This applies to the total reservation cost.

When staying at this property you agree to Stay Mackenzie's "Terms of Stay". If your number of people staying is incorrect you must let us know as there is an extra charge for extra people. If we find that you have had extra people stay, then you will be charged as agreed in the terms of stay you have accepted by booking this property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties/gathering

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Rathlin Cottage

  • Rathlin Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Rathlin Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • Rathlin Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Rathlin Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Rathlin Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Rathlin Cottage is 150 yards from the centre of Twizel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Rathlin Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.